MacPherson, Magner re-sign with Rampage

The Grand Rapids Rampage re-signed quarterback James MacPherson and wide receiver Cole Magner to contracts for the 2009 Arena Football League season, the team announced Sunday.

MacPherson and Magner helped lead the Rampage to 2008 American Conference title game.

In other moves, the team re-signed defensive end George Gause to a one-year contract, signed linebacker Michael McFadden and defensive end Tom Johnson to two-year deals, and released fullback Alan Krutulis.

The Rampage are prohibited from negotiating with their remaining free agents, including offensive linemen Nick Steitz and Josh Sewell and fullback Fitu Tu'ua, until October, according to league rules.